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THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT, (HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH)
ANJAN MONI KALITA
Ratul Bora, S/o. Khargeshwar Bora – Appellant
Versus
Union Of India, Represented By The Secretary To The Govt. Of India, Ministry Of Home Affairs – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. factual basis for petitioner claims regarding election nomination non-disclosure. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. mandatory disclosure obligations for candidates under the representation of people act, 1951. (Para 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 3. jurisdictional bar under article 329(b) prohibiting judicial interference during election processes. (Para 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15) |
| 4. non-maintainability of writ petitions regarding pre-election nomination disputes. (Para 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22) |
JUDGMENT :
ANJAN MONI KALITA, J.
Heard Mr. S. Hoque, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner. Also heard Ms. S. Kataki, learned Standing Counsel, Election Commission of India, representing the respondent nos. 2 & 3; Mr. P. N. Goswami, learned Addl. Advocate General, representing the respondent no. 4 as well as Mr. D. Mazumdar, learned Senior Counsel, assisted by Mr. K. Kalita, learned counsel for the respondent no. 5 (the Caveator).
2. The instant writ petition, under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, has been filed by the petitioner with the grievance that the application for cancellation of nomination papers of respondent no. 5 dated 25.03.2026, filed by the petitioner before
The court affirmed that challenges to election nominations must be made post-election through an election petition, as per Article 329(b) of the Constitution.
The election petition was dismissed due to failure to prove that the alleged non-compliance with election affidavit laws materially affected the election outcome.
Elections must remain uninterrupted by pre-election challenges, as such grievances can only be adjudicated post-election through an election petition per Article 329(b).
Point of Law : In the event of a necessary party not being made a party to the Election Petition, it would be incumbent upon the Court to dismiss the petition.
An election petition must disclose material facts to establish a cause of action; vague allegations are insufficient for dismissal, and substantial compliance with procedural rules is mandated.
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